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Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.

I do not give a damn for being valued by all either, Alice. But saying no when someone asks for something possible by my hand, yet when it doesn’t happen when they want, belittle my value, that hurts me too.

Sorry, I do not critique the poetry of others. I either enjoy it and tell you so, or I remain quiet. I do not have sufficient knowledge of the art to be able to critique. That said, I enjoyed your poem.

I couldn’t imagine using these three words together…enjoyed the poem. Have to words to push today…but got the “push” from you to see what I can do with these three words ☺.
Siggi in Downeast Maine, USA

Haha! (Cynical laughter) I believe, and it has taken me a l-o-n-g time to understand this, but those “big” diamonds are found within yourself. They sparkle when you are true to yourself. They shine when you do not feel bad because you aren’t everything to everybody, and lastly they sing because they know you have been given the test of “self” and have come out on top. Being good to yourself does not mean you lack compassion when it comes to other people, it just means you like yourself and live your life accordingly.

I do realize that the things I consider to be sapphires or emeralds might as well be diamonds, Jerry. And yes, when I’m true, I find them to be shining. Yet others on the quest to find me never see the diamonds, but only the other gemstones. Those are some wonderful words of inspiration to me, and I thank you for that. Always, I will treasure them and think of them when I feel down in the dumps. Please don’t apologize for the words, it is not at all necessary.

Not really, no. I’m no encyclopedia on any matter, Amity. But you’re quite welcome to think that. It is nice, yes, when you don’t need to be an expert at everything. In fact, I’m not even trying to be an expert at something. But it sort of hurts when others want you to be that, and you have to end up saying no 😛 Thanks for finding me to be a diamond. 😆

that is true ppl never look at what you do know of a certain topic…its about the unknown, finding reason or things to fit t what they think is right..this kinda right is a topic that wud make good for debates…

“because saying no hurts me more than it hurts them.” – how true, I always feel this way and wonder why..
Knowledge is treasure and it’s boundless. I have a question with regards to the ‘big diamonds’. Why is it important?

Saying no hurts because we feel we let someone down. And it isn’t a nice state for a mind to be in right? Knowledge is a boundless treasure, yes. But shouldn’t one be happy with what’s in the treasure at first before going for more? 🙂 To me, the diamonds aren’t of importance. I look for what is in the chest before even thinking of what is not, Clariice. Thanks for the thoughts!

It’s tough to find oneself trying to live up to expectations. At first one is glad to be seen as valuable and useful, then it becomes difficult when one realise one can’t exactly give them what they want. Indeed how to answer them?

Yes. Very much true, RavenBlack. It isn’t the expectation of us, but that their expectation exceeds what we can give out from us is what bugs me. To say no to that is okay, but it still hurts because we have to let them down.

Satisfaction is never for eternity!! This is so truly said Leo! No matter what we have in abundance, the scarcity of the unknown tickles our curiosity..:) Good way to use those words in truth, and only truth said!

I can appreciate how you came up with this piece with 3 words as a starter. Very well done. Value is a tricky question in either the sense of what something is worth or how you utilize what you have, creating value or interpretation of value. Really enjoyed, got me thinking, thanks:)

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